When choosing what school you are going to attend, this can be a very stressful and complicated decision; here is the most current list of the top 20 schools for nursing programs in the U.S today. Take a few minutes and research all of these schools. All of them are reputable and offer outstanding nursing programs, and don’t put all y our eggs in one basket, be sure to apply to more than 3 schools as a positive reinforcement.
1. University of Washington, Seattle
2. University of Pennsylvania
3. University of California; San Francisco
4. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
5. University of Illinois, Chicago
6. Columbia University
7. University of Texas, Austin
8. University of Pittsburgh
9. Johns Hopkins University
10. Yale University
11. University of Maryland, Baltimore
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Are you interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) but wonder what the normal job tasks are? Before you enroll into CNA classes, find out if becoming a CNA is for you by reading through the duties one must undergo to take on this role.
In essence, the CNA provides personal assistance to patients or clients that need help with activities of daily living and basic healthcare. All of their tasks are done under the supervision of the RN or Registered Nurse. The CNA should have a significant amount of experience in patient assistance and must be certified by the local regulating body, in order to be allowed to perform the full scope of their duties.
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The job of a certified nursing assistant can be physically demanding and taxing. CNAs should be fit and physically able to spend many hours standing, walking, and lifting and assisting their patients as the need arise. This is why it’s important that they are trained very well through CNA classes and know the proper procedures for lifting and moving patients. One wrong move and a lawsuit may be on its way. Nursing assistants also face health hazards from minor viral infections to major diseases from direct contact from patients who are already infected. It’s important that they follow certain protocols and proper procedures to avoid infections.
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